Joseph Louis Lagrange

Lectures on Elementary Mathematics (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

One of the eighteenth century's greatest mathematicians, Lagrange made significant contributions to all fields of analysis and number theory. He survived the French Revolution to deliver these lectures in 1795 at the École Normale, a training school for teachers. An exemplar among elementary expositions, Lagrange's talks feature both originality of thought and elegance of expression.
The five lectures begin with discussions of arithmetic that focus on fractions and logarithms as well as theory and applications. Subsequent talks consider algebra, with emphasis on the resolution of equations of the third and fourth degree, the resolution of numerical equations, and the employment of curves in the solution of problems. Students, teachers, and others with an interest in mathematics will find this volume a unique reading book in mathematics, with fascinating historical and philosophical remarks by a distinguished mathematician.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Dover Publications
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. August 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780486155029
• Artikelnr.: 40007157

Inhaltsangabe

Preface Biographical Sketch of Joseph Louis Lagrange I. On Arithmetic, and
in Particular Fractions and Logarithms II. On the Operations of Arithmetic
III. On Algebra, Particularly the Resolution of Equations of the Third and
Fourth Degree IV. On the Resolution of Numerical Equations V. On the
Employment of Curves in the Solution of Problems Appendix